Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

I walked into Marshall's today, just to look, not buy. Right.

Walked out with Demeter Gardenia & Salt Air ($7.99 each) and Gap Smooth Sandalwood (for $3, it was a reasonable risk).

I also, amazingly, saw a bottle of Armani Prive Cuir Amethyst for a really good deal (I was shocked to find it there!). I couldn't remember the notes, but I figured it was worth a purchase--if they sounded good, it was mine, and if they didn't, it shouldn't be hard to pass it along on the sales thread. Turns out it has dominant violet. Yikes. So it went to the sales thread.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

I just returned from NYC and oh my I could have spent some serious cash on fragrance there but this kid of mine actually expected to eat while we were there

I ended up purchasing a large bottle of Fleur de Liane for daughter No.2, a bottle of Penhaligons Bluebell for Daughter No.1 (who was with me on the trip) both of those purchased at Aedes (can i just live there?????please?????)

For myself I purchased Guerlain Attrape Coeur finally and I am ecstatic! Also got lots of samples from the VERY nice SA's at Bergdorfs and Bond No.9. REALLY wanted that humongous bottle of Chanel 31 Rue Cambon and also really loved Sycamore and Bel Respiro.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Originally Posted by tdi

I just returned from NYC and oh my I could have spent some serious cash on fragrance there but this kid of mine actually expected to eat while we were there

I ended up purchasing a large bottle of Fleur de Liane for daughter No.2, a bottle of Penhaligons Bluebell for Daughter No.1 (who was with me on the trip) both of those purchased at Aedes (can i just live there?????please?????)

For myself I purchased Guerlain Attrape Coeur finally and I am ecstatic! Also got lots of samples from the VERY nice SA's at Bergdorfs and Bond No.9. REALLY wanted that humongous bottle of Chanel 31 Rue Cambon and also really loved Sycamore and Bel Respiro.

Someone please come and wipe the drool off my chin...tdi, you did some serious damage! (But I think you used restraint too...at least your kids got to eat!)

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

I received my bottle of Tailspin by Lucien Lelong today. Pure disappointment! It was advertised as an EDT but was EDC and weak cologne at that! I sent an email of complaint instantly and was told that EDC and EDT are used interchangeably, which is also rubbish.

I sent the site info explaining the differences (but I'm sure they know these already). They offerend to send me a second bottle of crap for free as a "thank you" but I want to send this BACK!

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Originally Posted by tdi

I just returned from NYC and oh my I could have spent some serious cash on fragrance there but this kid of mine actually expected to eat while we were there

I ended up purchasing a large bottle of Fleur de Liane for daughter No.2, a bottle of Penhaligons Bluebell for Daughter No.1 (who was with me on the trip) both of those purchased at Aedes (can i just live there?????please?????)

For myself I purchased Guerlain Attrape Coeur finally and I am ecstatic! Also got lots of samples from the VERY nice SA's at Bergdorfs and Bond No.9. REALLY wanted that humongous bottle of Chanel 31 Rue Cambon and also really loved Sycamore and Bel Respiro.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

so they are going to re-release it? Did you pre-order from their site or a store?

I have a sample of Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, which I like quite a bit, -- is that part of a re-release along with Lotus Blossom?

Yes, Jo Malone is rereleasing it but it has not yet appeared on their web site. I preordered it from the Jo Malone SA at SAKs. Yes, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is the one in the black glass bottle and it is indeed part of the Kohda Wood Collection..

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Originally Posted by RHM

Yes, Jo Malone is rereleasing it but it has not yet appeared on their web site. I preordered it from the Jo Malone SA at SAKs. Yes, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is the one in the black glass bottle and it is indeed part of the Kohda Wood Collection..

Yay! I got the sample out of curiosity from TCP, never intending to actually seek it out (and pay big $$ for a fragrance that's unavailable), but I would consider buying it now that it's back. Will have to try Lotus Blossom too -- hope they will make their way to Nordstrom's soon.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

I fell off the wagon... A mini of L'Occitane Ambre. Am I utterly mad or does this highly resemble POTL Luctor et Emergo?

And a big WHOO HOO! at the reintroduction of Dark Amber & Ginger Lily. I know what I'll want for my birthday.

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Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Congratulations to everyone who is happy about their new bottles!

Also a hug to Zibeline about Tailspin, what a bummer!

Black_Cat, I remember posting about Armani Prive fragrances on our February Purchases thread (mine had a different fragrance though), so if anyone is looking for something specific please be on the lookout, they are popping every now and then at Marshall's. Some sort of buddy/support swap is possible, I believe, like if a person in NY sees what another person, say, in another state, has on their Wish List Armani Prive-wise-- please let each other know!

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Mmmmmm...absinthe.

Anyway the Tailspin goes back to the etailer tomorrow AM with a copy of their email accepting it back and refunding my money. My vintage bottle is so lovely as is the vintage Indiscret that I had such high hopes when the site claimed this was the original formula!

Struck out at Marshall's and TJ Maxx too. Just the usual pile of stuff I don't want.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

((((Zibeline)))) sweety, those fools are just the worst type of people. Interchangeable; mon œil! (my eye), the are full of cow-patties. I will keep my eyes open for you, this weekend might be going consignment shop perusing.

I just purchased a vintage bottle of Tabu yesterday, today I also found a bottle of La Nuit by Paco Rabanne. Hope I didn't out-bid someone here, if I did I will share a sample

Hooray for all the Happy March purchases. I just love March (it's my birth-month) it is my time to splurge a little. Let's all celebrate with yummy scents

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Originally Posted by ubuandibeme

Unlike you kess, I have succombed to the evil powers of 'the deal too good to pass' - on e-bay!

Me too. I bought 3 new dresses then when I was broke came across a good deal on Feminite du Bois EdP. In my anxiety about the rerelease and reformulation I knew I MUST have it. So now I'm in $100+ debt to my best friend. Heh oops

Dzongkha - L'Artisan (Already on my wishlist, but against all better judgement: it's not something I expected to like and not only do I like it, I love it. This baffles me. Wanted to wear it for a bit before splurging).

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

Originally Posted by Asha

Also bought Nivea cream in the blue tub to see what the fuss is about!

Asha, you need to try the Nivea cream in the flat blue metal jar - that's the original. I think it's alot creamier and definitely the real stuff. Though the fuss is probably because of Nivea's nostalgic value. Many generations have grown up with that scent (at least in the German speaking countries). You may find nothing special about it's scent at all.

Re: Today I bought (March 2009 Purchases!)

I ventured off to TJMaxx hoping to find something fun in the fragrance and bath aisle and left empty handed. I was more annoyed than anything by the selection after reading about my fellow recent BNers' scores.